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Parker Village proposes solar‑charged electric shuttle, EV chargers and two drones for Highland Park
Summary
Parker Village Foundation presented plans to operate an electric community shuttle loop from the former Thompson Elementary School at 181 E. Buena Vista, powered by a new solar array and accompanied by EV chargers; the nonprofit expects a May 5 launch and said it will form an advisory board to coordinate drone and public‑safety use.
Juan Stannon, executive director of the Parker Village Foundation, told the Police Commission the group is building a community transportation loop to help residents — especially seniors — travel within Highland Park to municipal buildings, shopping and medical appointments.
The service will be based at the former Thompson Elementary School (181 East Buena Vista) and use electric buses charged by a new on‑site solar array. Stannon said the campus will host the city's first EV chargers and that Parker Village…
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